Materials Inspector - Infrastructure Quality

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is hiring a Materials Inspector - Infrastructure Quality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to verify construction materials used across major civil engineering works. The role combines continuous site surveillance with material sampling, field testing, laboratory coordination, and detailed compliance reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering qualification and a minimum of seven years of materials inspection experience, including UAE exposure on large infrastructure

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum seven years of materials inspection experience on infrastructure projects.
• Experience with field and laboratory testing of concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates, steel, and utilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, submittals, mill certificates, and test results.
• Dubai Municipality or RTA materials inspector qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify materials against approved drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Perform daily inspections, sampling, and testing at project sites.
• Review delivered products against submittals and certificates and maintain traceability.
• Reject non-conforming materials and issue detailed action reports.
• Witness testing of soil, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, water, and utilities.
• Coordinate inspection activities with engineers, safety teams, and laboratories.

Skills

Materials inspection

Concrete testing

Soil & aggregate sampling

Reinforcement inspection

Laboratory coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role

Materials Inspector - Infrastructure Quality

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry

Civil Engineering

Function

Building-Construction Inspection

Experience

Minimum 7 years

Job Type

Full-time

Overview

Parsons is hiring a Materials Inspector - Infrastructure Quality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to verify construction materials used across major Civil Engineering works. The position combines continuous site surveillance with material sampling, field testing, laboratory coordination, and detailed compliance reporting.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Salary: AED 7000-12000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Materials Inspector will act as a key quality checkpoint between approved technical submissions and the products incorporated into construction. Covering roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, concrete structures, and steelwork, the inspector will ensure that materials remain traceable and meet project specifications and authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm that construction activities follow approved drawings, specifications, codes, and material requirements.
• Perform daily inspections, sampling, and testing of construction materials at the project site.
• Verify delivered products against approved submittals, certificates, delivery records, and traceability documents.
• Reject non-conforming materials and issue clear reports for further technical action.
• Conduct or witness testing of soil, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, water, and utility materials.
• Follow approved inspection and test plans when witnessing field and laboratory procedures.
• Inspect materials used in roadworks, concrete structures, reinforcement, bridges, tunnels, and utility networks.
• Check storage conditions, handling methods, identification, and protection within stockyards and warehouses.
• Process inspection requests and maintain accurate records of their approval status.
• Update sampling registers, material inspection records, test logs, observation notes, and non-conformance documentation.
• Coordinate inspection activities with the Materials Engineer, site engineers, safety personnel, quality teams, and laboratories.
• Supply verified inspection information for daily and weekly progress reports.
• Maintain detailed records of contractor work completed on a day-work basis.
• Participate actively in site health and safety matters under the direction of the Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Communicate professionally and firmly with contractors when correcting material or workmanship deficiencies.

Ideal Profile

• Candidates should hold a diploma or bachelor 's degree in civil engineering, construction technology, materials engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of seven years of materials inspection experience is required, including at least five years on infrastructure projects and two years in the United Arab Emirates or wider Gulf region.
• Practical experience with field and laboratory testing of concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates, steel, and utility materials is essential.
• Applicants must be able to interpret engineering drawings, technical submittals, mill certificates, laboratory results, and inspection documentation.
• Approval as a Materials Inspector from Dubai Municipality or the Roads and Transport Authority is preferred.
• Experience on major Dubai road, bridge, tunnel, or utility projects will provide a strong advantage.

Skills Set

• Construction materials inspection
• Concrete and asphalt testing
• Soil and aggregate sampling
• Reinforcement and structural steel inspection
• Utility material verification
• Material traceability control
• Inspection and test plan implementation
• Non-conformance reporting
• Sampling register and test-log management
• Mill certificate assessment
• Roads and Transport Authority specifications
• Dubai Municipality quality requirements
• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority standards
• ASTM and AASHTO standards
• BS EN and ACI requirements
• DAC-accredited laboratory procedures
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Technical reporting and record-keeping

Why Join Us

The role provides broad exposure to the materials and quality systems behind high-value infrastructure delivery. It offers the chance to work across several construction disciplines, coordinate with accredited laboratories and experienced engineers, and build deeper knowledge of Dubai authority standards within the Civil Engineering sector.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, construction supervision, program management, and digital solutions for complex infrastructure projects. Its teams support transportation, utilities, environmental programs, and urban development with an emphasis on quality, safety, and dependable project outcomes.